Fact #154005
When:
Short story:
Music business entrepreneur Billy McFarland is arrested by federal agents at his home in Manhattan, New York City, USA, and charged with one count of wire fraud. McFarland is the co-organiser (with Ja Rule) of The Fyre Festival which was sold as an ultraluxurious music event in the Bahamas but collapsed in April, leaving angry ticket buyers, investors and workers.